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About

Blackwell ward sits within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, historically centred around its former mining village. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities serving its population. The landscape includes open fields and former industrial land, reflecting its economic transition.

A notable local landmark is the Blackwell Millennium Green, a community-managed open space created on reclaimed land. The ward maintains strong social connections, with several clubs and associations active in the village hall. It is positioned near the main A6175 road, providing a direct link to larger towns like Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Blackwell has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwell is £47,134 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackwell is home to around 4,271 people, with a population density of about 607.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwell Population
4,271
Population density
607.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.58(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-57%)
Public order
3.51(-49%)
Drugs
3.28(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,127
96.63%
Other White
49
1.15%
Other Asian
14
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.3%
Irish
13
0.3%
Total population: 4,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
896
24.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
719
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
674
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
788
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
589
30.82%
Social rents from council
294
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.78%
Total households: 1,911

Property prices in Blackwell

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £234K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Blackwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£295,250£251
Terraced11£166,000£196
Semi-Detached30£145,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,950£103,000£83,500
2017£158,000£117,500£75,000
2018£175,000£110,000£88,750
2019£189,000£120,000£91,000
2020£200,000£123,250£97,000
2021£202,500£130,000£113,500
2022£203,000£155,000£113,000
2023£254,000£152,500£121,681
2024£275,000£162,475£122,500
2025£261,248£141,500£158,500
2026£343,000£157,000£233,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£105£99
2017£179£140£91
2018£171£129£103
2019£183£127£99
2020£195£130£105
2021£236£151£122
2022£269£179£137
2023£270£180£145
2024£259£177£146
2025£244£174£191
2026£259£218£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Blackwell

Is Blackwell safe?

Blackwell records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackwell?

The median sale price in Blackwell is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackwell?

Blackwell has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blackwell?

Blackwell scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackwell sits around rank 14,551 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blackwell?

The average household income in Blackwell is around £47,134 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackwell?

Blackwell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Clive Richard Moesby (Labour Party) and Sally Renshaw (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Blackwell

DE555UH

Weavers Court

DE555LP

Westfield Drive

DE555AF

Tibshelf Road

DE555TE

Main Street

DE555JJ

Gloves Lane

DE555GX

Whites Lane

DE555TX

Newlands Crescent

DE555NS

Berristow Lane

DE555GY

Whites Lane

DE555JQ

Deamon Street

DE555HX

Huthwaite Lane

DE555UQ

Manor Close

DE555AE

Alport Terrace

DE555JR

The Ridge

DE555LW

Recreation Close

DE555AD

Pettifor Terrace

DE555JN

Alfreton Road

DE555SH

Charnwood Crescent

DE555AL

Park Mill Drive

DE555LD

Church View

DE555PE

Pasture Lane

DE555AQ

Church Close

DE555UF

Metro Avenue

DE555SD

Huthwaite Lane

DE555UG

Devonshire Drive

DE555TG

Bamford Street

DE555SN

Moor Farm Close

DE555JL

Victoria Drive

DE555AG

Alfreton Road

DE555SL

School Close

DE555HD

Glinton Avenue

DE555HQ

Pasture Lane

DE555HS

Hilcote Lane

DE555TL

Hall Lane

DE555BL

Chapel Close

DE555JT

Oxford Street

DE555HW

Cokefield Terrace

DE555UA

Dale Avenue

DE555TH

New Street

DE555HT

New Lane

DE555TS

North Street

DE555TJ

Green Close

DE555SA

Wire Lane

DE555JW

Cromwell Avenue

DE555AB

Midland Terrace

DE555TF

Crich View

DE555HH

The Ridge

DE555TD

Fen Close

DE555JE

Primrose Hill

DE555AX

Helpston Close

DE555JG

Primrose Hill

DE555BH

Dodgewell Close

DE555UL

St Werburgh'S View

DE555UB

Hallfield Road

DE555UD

Pennine Close

DE555JH

Alfreton Road

DE555JF

Primrose Hill

DE555HJ

The Paddock

DE555HF

Oak Tree Road

DE555TR

Alfreton Road

DE555HU

New Street

DE555AA

Tibshelf Road

DE555JY

Fordbridge Lane

DE555AH

Alfreton Road

DE555TP

Alfreton Road

DE555AT

School Close

DE555TN

Cragg Lane

DE555TB

Priory Way

DE555HE

Woburn Close

DE555TQ

Alfreton Road

DE555HG

Waterloo Close

DE555DF

Blackwell

DE555LL

Hardwick Close

DE555AW

Tomlinson Close

DE555TU

Glen Close

DE555BE

Oak View

DE555HL

Fairfield Avenue

DE555JZ

Alfreton Road

DE555UE

Sandwood Close

DE555TY

Littlemoor Lane

DE555JS

Central Drive

DE555TT

South Street

DE555SJ

Red Barn Close

DE555TA

Thurgaton Way

DE555HY

Huthwaite Lane

DE555JU

Gladstone Avenue

DE555SB

Charnwood Crescent

DE555SE

Sherwood Street

DE555AS

Sidings Way

DE555AR

Ashover View

DE555AJ

Alfreton Road

DE555HB

Pendean Close

DE555HA

Fern Bank Avenue

DE555HN

Church Hill

DE555SG

Newtonwood Lane

DE555JP

Wilson Avenue

DE555TW

Meadow Grove

DE555UN

Strutt Close

DE555HZ

Cragg Lane

DE555BB

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.